Brianna Wilson

The latest ELFA Innovation Roundtable, hosted by Deborah Reuben, founder and CEO of TomorrowZone, on Aug. 8, focused on a prominent issue most equipment finance leaders are facing today — how to balance business as usual with forward-thinking, innovative strategies.... read more

August 2024

Monitor hosted its second Converge conference in May 2024, attracting hundreds of leaders to engage in innovation-focused discussions, collaborate on the future and celebrate the companies, teams, rising stars and leaders who contribute to the development of the industry.... read more

May/June 2024

Scott Nelson

Monitor’s Converge conference is built for people like me. Converge has a multi-faceted focus on how organizations intertwine business strategy, productivity and technology. It is built for enthusiasts looking to learn about and share their experiences with these topics. I... read more

June 2024

Brad Peterson, CEO of Channel, was named Leader of the Year at Converge 2024. This recognition speaks to Peterson’s widely respected approach to leadership, its impact on his team and his legacy of invaluable contributions to the equipment finance industry. read more

MAY 20, 2024 - 6:52 am

Fleet Advantage’s transaction management team won the Equipment Finance Team of the Year award from the Monitor at the publication’s Converge conference. President and CEO Brian Holland was also recognized as a finalist in the Leader of the Year category alongside marketing manager Elizabeth Gomez in the Community Impact category. read more

MAY 20, 2024 - 6:52 am

Monitor has invited nine technology and innovation companies to host “Tech Talks” through both daytime events at Converge 2024 on May 15 and May 16. This mix of emerging and established technology companies will present meaningful discussions covering a range of topics. read more

APR 30, 2024 - 6:50 am

Converge is, as Lisa Rafter puts it, “the most fun you’ll ever have at an industry event.” Featuring crowdsourced, dynamic discussions, Converge is designed to get ahead of upcoming disruption and ensure that the equipment finance industry is “future-proof,” all while intimately connecting forward thinking industry leaders and celebrating the sector’s outstanding accomplishments.... read more

Mar/Apr 2024

Monitor selected 14 industry leaders to facilitate Converge’s dynamic and interactive breakout sessions addressing the most top-of-mind industry issues, which will be crowdsourced from attendees of the two-day event. read more

APR 3, 2024 - 6:44 am

Lisa Rafter, publisher and CEO of Monitor, will interview Larry Bowa, former shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies, at Converge on May 16, addressing Bowa’s career, his decades with the Phillies — including winning the 1980 World Series — and his recent hole-in-one at Spring Training. read more

APR 1, 2024 - 6:51 am

Ellen Comeaux, who recently retired from her role as senior vice president and commercial division leader at EverBank, is the newest addition to Converge 2024’s panel. Other panelists include Bill Verhelle of QuickFi, Mike Jones of First Citizens Bank, Kelly Furia of DLL and Peter Hinssen, Converge 2024’s keynote speaker. read more

MAR 19, 2024 - 6:44 am

Adam Warner, who recently retired from Key Equipment Finance, will receive the Lifetime Achievement award at Converge, Monitor's groundbreaking two-day conference and workshop plus award ceremony gala. read more

MAR 12, 2024 - 6:50 am

Monitor is hosting Converge 2024 on May 15 – 16 in Philadelphia to build the future of the industry with companies that want to be disruptive and innovative. Monitor chose the event’s keynote speaker, Peter Hinssen, to inspire and challenge Converge’s audience to turn ‘business as usual’ operations upside-down.... read more

Jan/Feb 2024

Monitor will host Converge 2024 on May 15-16, 2024 at the Kimpton Monaco Philadelphia, with a two-day conference followed by an evening gala and award ceremony at the National Constitution Center to close out the event. read more

NOV 16, 2023 - 6:28 am